K.A. Cummins

Unmasking the Story Behind Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat’s “Dear Henchman”

K.A.: Hope Bolinger is on the blog today talking about her and co-author Alyssa Roat’s upcoming release Dear Henchman, YA superhero chat-fiction romance.Welcome, Hope! Before we delve behind the scenes, tell us about Dear Henchman. Hope: Henchmen and sidekicks aren’t supposed to fall in love. Or save the world. They’re supposed to brew coffee, takeContinueContinue reading “Unmasking the Story Behind Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat’s “Dear Henchman””

Rattle Poetry Magazine

Rattle Poetry Magazine chose my artwork, Sensory Perception, for the cover of their Neurodiversity Tribute (issue #71). It came out yesterday and I can still hardly believe it. I’m so thankful. You can view the issue and a list of all the contributors on their website.

Story Research: Tree Rings and Daughter Universes

Every day, we decide on a course of action. Get out of bed. Take a shower. Go to work. Or maybe not. Some decisions we may even wonder if we made the right choice. Especially when those decisions change our life or the life of someone we love. But have you ever wondered if thereContinueContinue reading “Story Research: Tree Rings and Daughter Universes”

Keagan’s Review of “Still Small Voice” by Allen Brokken

This is a book review written by my son. It has been published with his permission. Still Small Voice is a middle-grade Christian fantasy novel by Allen Brokken. The story includes many unique elements, such as sacred animals with special gifts and physical forms of good and evil. Lauren, Aiden, and Ethan are tasked withContinueContinue reading “Keagan’s Review of “Still Small Voice” by Allen Brokken”

10 Common Formatting Mistakes

Professional book interiors require more than software. Typesetting is the arrangement of text and images for publication, commonly known as formatting. It’s an art form that requires knowledge and experience. Software applications like Word, Vellum, and Amazon’s Kindle Create do offer indie publishers DIY alternatives, but even the best ones don’t prevent mistakes. If youContinueContinue reading “10 Common Formatting Mistakes”